This is the first session of a 6-part webinar series on Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy. For more information about this series, click here.

There is a common misperception that trust-based philanthropy is about trusting nonprofits unconditionally. In reality, a trust-based approach uses trust as a gateway to rightsize power imbalances between funders and grantees, in order to facilitate deeper, more transparent relationships. With an intentional priority on relationships over transactions, trust-based philanthropy creates conditions for mutual accountability in the funder-grantee relationship.

In this session, we will clarify the misperception that trust-based philanthropy means unconditional trust, and dig into the nuances of why trust is an important vehicle for more equitable funder-grantee relationships. Speakers will share how they have cultivated (and maintained) trust, how they model and reinforce mutual accountability in a trust-based way, and how they have worked through challenging moments when trust breaks down. Participants can expect to obtain greater clarity on why and how to build trust, and strategies for developing mutually agreed upon expectations for a trust-based funder-grantee relationship.

Speakers

• Pia Infante, Senior Fellow, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project

• Phil Li, President & CEO, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation

• Yolanda Coentro, President & CEO, Institute for Nonprofit Practice

Accessibility

Transcription services will be available for this webinar. If you require another accommodation to fully participate in this webinar, please contact us at hello@trustbasedphilanthropy.org or 818.275.1612.

Recording

A recording of this webinar will be made available on the Resources page after the event.